What is Arapaima facts?
Arapaima are among the large freshwater fishes of the Amazon basin.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
They surface regularly to breathe air while also possessing gills. Fish and other aquatic animals are prey. Adults can show care of young. Surfacing is part of normal respiration, not necessarily illness.
Habitat and conservation
Fishing and habitat change can affect local populations. Community management considers breeding seasons and catch limits. Large size does not imply identical age or species; taxonomy of the genus is under study.
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